Modified Polyolefin Resin Composition Adhesion Solvent Reduction

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Solution Overview

Problem

Polyolefin resins face challenges with poor adhesion to substrates, limited fluidity at low temperatures, and environmental concerns due to solvent use in binder compositions.

Innovation Solution

A modified polyolefin resin composition comprising an acid-modified polyolefin resin, polyetheramine, and a compound with a polymerizable unsaturated group, which provides improved adhesion, fluidity, and reduces solvent use.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Strength

If chlorinated polyolefin resins are used as binder resins to improve adhesion to polyolefin substrates, then adhesion is improved, but the range of adhesion targets is limited and environmental harm increases due to organic solvent use

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveadhesionVSAvoidorganic solvent emissions
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The invention changes the chemical composition parameters by using acid-modified polyolefin resin instead of chlorinated polyolefin resin, and formulating with polyetheramine and compounds having polymerizable unsaturated groups. This parameter change achieves sufficient adhesion to polyolefin substrates while eliminating the need for organic solvents like toluene and xylene, thereby resolving the contradiction between adhesion improvement and environmental harm reduction

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The invention creates a composite binder composition by combining acid-modified polyolefin resin with polyetheramine and compounds having polymerizable unsaturated groups. This composite material approach provides both the adhesion properties of polyolefin resins and the functionality of polymerizable compounds, eliminating organic solvent requirements while maintaining strong bonding to polyolefin substrates

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Strength

If mixtures of chlorinated polyolefin resins with acrylic, urethane, or polyester resins are used to improve adhesion properties, then adhesion is improved, but fluidity at low temperatures deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveadhesionVSAvoidfluidity at low temperatures
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The invention changes the chemical composition by selecting acid-modified polyolefin resin with specific molecular weight and branching characteristics, combined with polyetheramine having controlled molecular weight and structure. These parameter changes ensure the composition maintains adequate fluidity at low temperatures (including -5°C) while achieving sufficient adhesion to polyolefin substrates

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The invention introduces local quality differences by incorporating compounds having polymerizable unsaturated groups that can undergo crosslinking reactions. This creates a system where the binder remains fluid during application (easy operation) but develops strong adhesive properties after curing, resolving the contradiction between fluidity and adhesion

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

3Strength

If binder compositions dissolved in organic solvents are used to achieve good adhesion, then adhesion is improved, but environmental harm increases due to solvent release into the atmosphere

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveadhesionVSAvoidenvironmental harm from solvent release
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The invention extracts and eliminates organic solvents from the binder composition formulation. By developing a solvent-free system using acid-modified polyolefin resin, polyetheramine, and compounds with polymerizable unsaturated groups, the invention achieves good adhesion to polyolefin substrates without releasing harmful solvents like toluene and xylene into the atmosphere, thereby resolving the contradiction between adhesion performance and environmental protection

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The invention uses polyetheramine as an intermediary substance that facilitates adhesion between the acid-modified polyolefin resin and polyolefin substrates without requiring organic solvents. The polyetheramine acts as a coupling agent that provides both compatibility with polyolefin surfaces and sufficient bonding strength, eliminating the need for harmful solvent mediators

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The composition offers sufficient water resistance, fluidity within a specific temperature range, and strong adhesion to polyolefin substrates, while minimizing solvent emissions.

Implementation Method 1

an acid-modified polyolefin resin (A)

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectGraft polymerization: Chemical Bonding

Implementation Method 2

a polyetheramine (B)

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectDispersion: Dispersion (of waves)

Implementation Method 3

a compound having a polymerizable unsaturated group (C)

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectPolymerization: Photopolymerisation

Data Source

PatentEP4663666A1Modified polyolefin resin composition and use for said resin composition
Publication Date: 2025.12.17 TOYOBO MC CORP
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AI summary

The present invention provides a modified polyolefin resin composition comprising an acid-modified polyolefin resin (A), a polyetheramine (B), and a compound having a polymerizable unsaturated group (C).